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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,537.46, 632,801.46 and 254,588.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,537.46, 632,801.46 and 254,588.39 is: 351,342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,537.46 : 632,801.46 = 254,588.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,537.46/632,801.46 = 254,588.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,537.46x = 632,801.46 × 254,588.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,537.46x = 161,103,904,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,103,904,891.05/458,537.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,342.95

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